CYCLISTS from across the island enjoyed the scenic routes around Belcoo and rural Fermanagh over the weekend as the annual and hugely popular Borderlands Cycle took place on Saturday. Organised by Belcoo GAA club, over 200 hundreds cyclists from counties across Ireland jumped on their bikes and took part in the event, which was held […]
Jetaime’s legacy lives on in young Brendon
ON SUNDAY, as 11-year-old Brendon Sampson made his debut in Croke Park, he carried a photograph of his late mother Jetaime in his sock. Brendan was selected from thousands across the country to take part in a Cumann na mBunscol exhibition game at half-time of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-final between Kilkenny and Tipperary […]
Extra support for Fermanagh families and school kids
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THE income threshold for free school meals and school uniform grants has been raised meaning that more pupils will be available for support, in a major relief for some Fermanagh families. Education Minister, Paul Givan, confirmed the threshold for families in receipt of Universal Credit, applying for free school meals and uniform grants, will rise […]
Freedom of London award for Fermanagh actor
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ENNISKILLEN actor Adrian Dunbar was awarded the ‘Freedom of the City of London’ to recognise his commitments to the arts and his performances on the West End Theatre. The local man, who rose to prominence following his casting as Superintendent Ted Hastings in BBC thriller ‘Line of Duty’, has been playing a key role in […]
Belnaleck to the ‘four’ over Boru’s
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Westville Hotel Senior Football League Division 1 Belnaleck 4-07 Kinawley 0-07 TWO goals in each half helped Belnaleck to a 12-point derby win over Kinawley in a Division One clash which saw Daniel Kille’s side take the local bragging rights. Played at Belnaleck on Friday night, the Art MacMurrough’s proved to be the more clinical, […]
Durnien stars in Aghadrumsee victory over Brookeborough
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Crust and Crumb Senior Football League Division 2 Aghadrumsee 1-17 Brookeborough 0-8 EIGHT second half points from Aodhan Durnien helped Aghadrumsee make it two wins from three games as they maintained top spot in the Division Two table. Despite missing their talisman and sharp-shooter Eddie Courtney for the game, Aghadrumsee showed their clinical edge, outscoring […]
Euro Auctions acquires new Canadian business
THE founder of Dromore-based Euro Auctions said the acquisition of its fourth Canadian business, which was completed recently, will help them with their “access to global buyers”. Euro Auctions, based on the Omagh Road, confirmed the acquisition of auction company Associated Auto Auction and its specialist Coast2Coast collector car brand in a major move. The […]
Goals help Harps to derby victory
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Westville Hotel Senior Football League Division One Devenish 0-12 Derrygonnelly 2-8 EARLY goals from Gareth McGovern and Gary McKenna in either half helped Derrygonnelly make it back-to-back league victories after they overcame a steely Devenish challenge on Friday night. Played at St Mary’s Park in Garrison, Sean Flanagan’s side made an electric start when Gareth […]
Fermanagh schools embrace STEM programmes
THE Fermanagh engineering and technology sectors look to be in safe hands for the future, with local children embracing ‘STEM’ subjects. A local school recently took part in a major and leading science showcase in Belfast as the local education sector places a major emphasis on the promotion of the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). […]
Retiring Fermanagh teacher ‘shaped the lives’ of many
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IT’S the end of an era at St Mary’s Primary School in Newtownbutler as the popular vice-principal Clare Leonard retires from the school where she “shaped the lives” of many pupils. A special celebration was recently held to celebrate the achievements of Ms Leonard over the past two decades. In her 35 year career as a teacher, […]